The average train between Barnsley and Luton takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Luton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Luton. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Luton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Luton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Luton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Luton station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Barnsley to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Barnsley to Luton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnsley and Luton is 199.1 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Luton via Nottingham and Kettering in around 3h 32m.